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KimberlySRN · 06-29-2008, 01:59 AM

Goodness. I think I would definetly let the owner know that is not okay. She may have worked with that person for a long time, but by not saying anything everyone may be making her think that is ok. This will make her aware that we do not find that acceptable, and let her know you have been a customer for a long time but you will not support such practices.
Like mentioned before we are advocates for animals, because they can't talk. if that was my baby i would hope someone would come to her aide.

nudiva37 · 06-29-2008, 07:01 AM

I may have not been able to keep my mouth shut.

so I agree with every one else...talk to the owner...
I am glad I groom my on babies...
I would have given them a piece of my mind... hoped I wouldnt have gotten beat up...but they would have had an earful...and my babies couldnt ever go back unless they allowed me to wait.

navygirl76 · 07-02-2008, 07:48 AM

oh my. im the type of person who would have confronted the woman right there, and then proceeded to march up front and demand to see the owner. Nothing infuriates me more than to see someone abuse an animal. What this woman is doing isnt right. I dont care if she has been there 25 years. i would talk to the owner, then if she refuses to do anything about it i would NOT be taking my dog back there, and i would tell her that you will tell everyone you know about the abusive groomer.

ahhh but thats just me-all spit and fire lol.. i hope you at least talk to the owner, the dog deserves that much.

keokis mom · 07-03-2008, 09:17 AM

Talk to the owner and tell her you will not support her establishment if she continues to allow an abusive groomer to work for her- Speak up for the dogs that can't speak!!!! Please!!!

Yorkieforme · 07-03-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by keokis mom

Talk to the owner and tell her you will not support her establishment if she continues to allow an abusive groomer to work for her- Speak up for the dogs that can't speak!!!! Please!!!

DITTO!! Well said!

pookiebear · 07-03-2008, 09:36 AM

I hope that every dog she grooms....bites her! Especially hope the mistreated one you witnessed bit her.

teffiemoore · 07-06-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stovesj

Yesterday I took Gracie to get groomed and I had a lesson from the groomer while I was there. Another groomer was working on a terrier and being overly rough with it. She was shoving the dog around, pulling his legs out at uncomfortable angles, yelling at him, calling him names etc. I couldn't believe what I was witnessing and that none of the other groomers said anything to her or offered to help. Their was another woman there who was also having a lesson. She and I kept looking at this groomer, then at each other with dismayed looks on our faces. I'm sure the poor dog will never want to be groomed again. I also wonder if whoever owns this dog will notice any unusual behavior once they get their dog home. Wish I knew who they were, I'd tell them never to take their dog there again. Although I've only used their grooming service twice, I have shopped at their pet store for over 25 years. I'm debating whether or not to talk to the owner...or mind my own business. What would you do?

Whenever the "well being" of anything is at stake, always, always speak up to someone that could have some influence to change things!!! Too many ppl think "Well I'm not gonna say anything", therefore everything stays the same...

k2p1e · 07-07-2008, 02:19 PM

That is so wrong!!! I am a groomer and I also own my own shop and have a staff. We have a golden rule if you are feeling frustrated time to kennel the pup and take a water break and start over nice and cool. Losing your temper with a dog does NOTHING positive. Telling a dog to 'shut up' and 'STOP IT' teaches them nothing!

We also have a large plexi glass window people can watch their dogs being groomed and it is visable from the street too. I tell people I have nothing to hide.

Not that I am a big beliver but I remind my staff if a a true animal pysci ever walked in and talked to the animals you are grooming what would they say??
I would prefer, 'Yes I hate grooming but they don't hurt me, they do try...'

We get dogs in now and then from another groomer who has a rep for being 'rough'...these dogs all react the same, the shudder and they tense their bodies for certain parts of the grooming, they NEVER wag their tails. We go so gently with these dogs and coax and praise them like crazy. Nothing makes me feel sick then a dog who is GOOD and well behaved fear grooming...I love it when they come for the third consecutive grooming and it is like a whole new dog they are more confident, wag their tails and finally realize that we will not hurt them and some even enjoy the experience.

There are too many groomers in the industry who should NOT be grooming, they need incredible patience, gentle hands and a true love for their craft.

Saleswman · 07-09-2008, 06:11 PM

But, hey, I have learned that if I dont deal with things like this right away, then I stress about it all night....

I would not only talk to the owner, but also recommend that this person go thru additional training or find a new job...

OMG some nerve.,

Bodhi'sMom · 09-13-2008, 08:50 PM

Thank you very much for posting this question!

I was just doing a search for a local groomer by using the search word "Washington".

I found this after my failed attempt on the Groomers, etc Reviews section.

Why is this not linked there? Or even moved?

I just checked their website and the owner's description includes "Marne is our resident cat groomer willing to handle even the hardest to handle cats." Now THAT gets one's mind wondering, doesn't it? *shudders*

I live in Lynnwood and like to know what businesses to avoid wherever they are in the state.

Thanks again! May all your groomer experiences be happy ones.

06-29-2008, 01:59 AM	#31
KimberlySRN Twins=double the fun! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,981	Goodness. I think I would definetly let the owner know that is not okay. She may have worked with that person for a long time, but by not saying anything everyone may be making her think that is ok. This will make her aware that we do not find that acceptable, and let her know you have been a customer for a long time but you will not support such practices. Like mentioned before we are advocates for animals, because they can't talk. if that was my baby i would hope someone would come to her aide. __________________ Kim Anakin Bella Last edited by KimberlySRN; 06-29-2008 at 02:02 AM.

06-29-2008, 07:01 AM	#32
nudiva37 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ocean Springs Posts: 168	You were very pleasant I may have not been able to keep my mouth shut. so I agree with every one else...talk to the owner... I am glad I groom my on babies... I would have given them a piece of my mind... hoped I wouldnt have gotten beat up...but they would have had an earful...and my babies couldnt ever go back unless they allowed me to wait. __________________ "My babies make my life happier. They love me unconditionally as long as I provide great viddles"

07-02-2008, 07:48 AM	#33
navygirl76 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 158	oh my. im the type of person who would have confronted the woman right there, and then proceeded to march up front and demand to see the owner. Nothing infuriates me more than to see someone abuse an animal. What this woman is doing isnt right. I dont care if she has been there 25 years. i would talk to the owner, then if she refuses to do anything about it i would NOT be taking my dog back there, and i would tell her that you will tell everyone you know about the abusive groomer. ahhh but thats just me-all spit and fire lol.. i hope you at least talk to the owner, the dog deserves that much. __________________ Proud U.S. Navy veteran! Mommy to Teddy, his cat sisters Layla and Salem and a bunch of fish

07-03-2008, 09:36 AM	#36
pookiebear Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brunswick, Georgia. On the beach! Posts: 1,016	I hope that every dog she grooms....bites her! Especially hope the mistreated one you witnessed bit her. __________________ Bernie, Baxter, Bella and Blazer

07-07-2008, 02:19 PM	#38
k2p1e Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NB Posts: 212	That is so wrong!!! I am a groomer and I also own my own shop and have a staff. We have a golden rule if you are feeling frustrated time to kennel the pup and take a water break and start over nice and cool. Losing your temper with a dog does NOTHING positive. Telling a dog to 'shut up' and 'STOP IT' teaches them nothing! We also have a large plexi glass window people can watch their dogs being groomed and it is visable from the street too. I tell people I have nothing to hide. Not that I am a big beliver but I remind my staff if a a true animal pysci ever walked in and talked to the animals you are grooming what would they say?? I would prefer, 'Yes I hate grooming but they don't hurt me, they do try...' We get dogs in now and then from another groomer who has a rep for being 'rough'...these dogs all react the same, the shudder and they tense their bodies for certain parts of the grooming, they NEVER wag their tails. We go so gently with these dogs and coax and praise them like crazy. Nothing makes me feel sick then a dog who is GOOD and well behaved fear grooming...I love it when they come for the third consecutive grooming and it is like a whole new dog they are more confident, wag their tails and finally realize that we will not hurt them and some even enjoy the experience. There are too many groomers in the industry who should NOT be grooming, they need incredible patience, gentle hands and a true love for their craft. __________________ Carla Reggie and Kenzie "Every puppy should have a boy"

07-03-2008, 09:17 AM	#34
keokis mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 503	Talk to the owner and tell her you will not support her establishment if she continues to allow an abusive groomer to work for her- Speak up for the dogs that can't speak!!!! Please!!!

07-09-2008, 06:11 PM	#39
Saleswman Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,643	oh heck....I would have handled it right then and there But, hey, I have learned that if I dont deal with things like this right away, then I stress about it all night.... I would not only talk to the owner, but also recommend that this person go thru additional training or find a new job... OMG some nerve.,

09-13-2008, 08:50 PM	#40
Bodhi'sMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lynnwood Posts: 154	This is also a helpful review! Thank you very much for posting this question! I was just doing a search for a local groomer by using the search word "Washington". I found this after my failed attempt on the Groomers, etc Reviews section. Why is this not linked there? Or even moved? I just checked their website and the owner's description includes "Marne is our resident cat groomer willing to handle even the hardest to handle cats." Now THAT gets one's mind wondering, doesn't it? shudders I live in Lynnwood and like to know what businesses to avoid wherever they are in the state. Thanks again! May all your groomer experiences be happy ones.